El Camino House

El Camino House, also called Hillcrest Senior Care & Assisted Living, sits at 1997 Davidson Drive in San Augustine, Texas, about 18.8 miles from Center, Texas, and offers a wide range of care options for older adults-folks can choose assisted living, independent living, memory care, and even receive skilled nursing or home care through nearby agencies, and with a capacity certified for up to 116 residents, the place has room for both shared and individual bedrooms, and some folks stay in a small group home setting with extra help. The community has nurses on-site for medical support and help with medicine, and you'll see staff around the clock, including during sleeping hours, ready to help with things like bathing, getting dressed, wheelchair transfers, and general personal care. El Camino House takes pride in offering specific programs for those with Alzheimer's or other kinds of cognitive impairment, with safety features like a secured, locked environment to keep residents from wandering, and a structured daily schedule of activities-including music and pet therapy, movie nights, tabletop games, craft programs, and off-site trips-so seniors can stay busy and stay connected. There's a big focus on health and wellbeing, with physical fitness plans, wellness rooms, and the ability to follow special diets for things like diabetes or high blood pressure. Meals are cooked fresh every day, and there's a professional chef, and folks can enjoy the dining room or get meals in their rooms. The home has community spaces like a library, activity room, game room, movie theater, fitness room, and even a spa or wellness room, plus gardens and walking paths for enjoying the outdoors. Guest and family visits are welcome, and there's support for keeping up faith-based activities, too. Transportation is available for medical appointments and errands or just to get out and about. The staff helps residents keep up with personal needs, offers housekeeping and laundry, and provides Wi-Fi for staying in touch. Medicaid is accepted for qualified residents, and the home is licensed for memory care by Texas's Department of Social Services. Unique terms are used to name different programs and areas around the place, and personalized care plans try to keep each person's dignity and independence. While the home strives to support residents' wellbeing, reviews average about a 1 out of 10, so families may want to tour and ask plenty of questions to see if the setting is a good fit for their needs.